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MRC Charlevoix-Est — Watercourses
Funding for watercourse improvement projects
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Funding available
Varies by project
Deadline
Unspecified
Location
Clermont, Capitale-Nationale, Quebec, Canada
Overview
This program provides up to $5,000 per year for watercourse-related projects in the MRC de Charlevoix-Est. It supports work that improves water quality, protects and restores aquatic ecosystems, and helps protect people and property from flood and waterflow risks.
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At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Implement environmental initiatives
- Reduce environmental footprint
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Charlevoix-Est
- Clermont
- Capitale-Nationale
- Quebec
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
- Non-financial cooperative
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Rural or Northern Residents
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Environment
Target groups
- General public
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Regional
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 1
Activities funded
- Water quality improvement projects.
- Protection and restoration of aquatic ecosystems.
- Projects that improve public safety related to waterflow and flood risks.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Private owners.
- Legally constituted non-profit organizations.
- Municipalities, MRCs, municipal institutions, and municipal organizations.
- Cooperatives with activities similar to a non-profit organization.
Who is not eligible
- Private companies, except agricultural businesses.
Eligible expenses
- For private owners: plans and specifications, and the cost of obtaining the required authorization certificate.
- For other eligible promoters: direct project costs such as salaries, professional fees, materials, and other relevant costs.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Projects already completed.
- Tax amounts that are reimbursed to the promoter.
- Artificial pond or lake development.
- Landscaping, retaining walls, docks, and boat ramps.
- Recurring projects or projects whose benefits are only outside the MRC.
Eligible geographic areas
- MRC of Charlevoix-Est
Selection criteria
- Relevance of the project to the fund’s orientations.
- Impact level, duration of impact, and positive regional benefits.
- Project feasibility, including realistic timeline and management capacity.
- Support from regional or local planning and community backing.
How to apply
- Step 1: Contact the watercourse inspector at the MRC of Charlevoix-Est to submit the project.
- Step 2: Await the eligibility decision and technical pre-analysis by MRC staff.
- Step 3: Wait for the MRC council’s investment decision.
- Step 4: If approved, sign the agreement with the MRC of Charlevoix-Est.
Processing and Agreement
- The regional watercourse inspector first decides whether the submitted project is eligible.
- MRC staff then carry out a technical pre-analysis.
- The MRC council makes the investment decision.
- If approved, an agreement is signed between the promoter and the MRC of Charlevoix-Est.
Additional information
- The fund is managed by the MRC de Charlevoix-Est.
- The applicant must ensure all required authorizations or permits are obtained before work begins.
- The project must not have access to another public funding program before applying.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the MRC Charlevoix-Est — Watercourses Program
What is the MRC Charlevoix-Est — Watercourses?
This program provides up to $5,000 per year for watercourse-related projects in the MRC de Charlevoix-Est. It supports work that improves water quality, protects and restores aquatic ecosystems, and helps protect people and property from flood and waterflow risks.
Who is eligible for the MRC Charlevoix-Est — Watercourses program?
To be eligible for the MRC Charlevoix-Est — Watercourses program, you must:
Project aligned with fund priorities
Collective benefit required
Required permits obtained
What expenses are eligible under MRC Charlevoix-Est — Watercourses?
Water quality improvement projects.
Protection and restoration of aquatic ecosystems.
Projects that improve public safety related to waterflow and flood risks.
Who can I contact for more information about the MRC Charlevoix-Est — Watercourses?
You can contact MRC Charlevoix-Est by email at stephane.charest@mrccharlevoixest.ca or by phone at 418 439-3947, poste 5015.
Where is the MRC Charlevoix-Est — Watercourses available?
The MRC Charlevoix-Est — Watercourses program is available Capitale-Nationale, Quebec.
Is the MRC Charlevoix-Est — Watercourses a grant, loan, or tax credit?
MRC Charlevoix-Est — Watercourses is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the MRC Charlevoix-Est — Watercourses?
MRC Charlevoix-Est — Watercourses is funded by MRC Charlevoix-Est